WHY WE CHOOSE TO BE A COOP
What makes us unique is we are a team of people led by member owners. First and foremost valuing people, encouraging their best efforts, and bringing mutual benefits through common goals.
CRAFTING A MISSION THAT MATTERS
To provide an equitable work environment facilitating personal growth, quality of life and community.
CRUCIBLE'S LEADERS
Meet our leaders who keep our vision intact and build our co-op so we can better serve our mission and community building efforts.
Tyson Holland
PRESIDENT
Originally from Lewistown, Montana, Crucible President Tyson Holland has always been passionate about art, design and entrepreneurship. During his time at University of Montana Western, Tyson expanded his expertise and skills studying graphic design and glassblowing. In subsequent years, he gained experience in the construction and welding fields, giving him the skills to physically create his artistic inspirations.
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After working for various organizations and going through other business ventures, Tyson had a need to start anew. Focusing on people, their inherent value and the power of a common goal.
Philip Munson
VICE PRESIDENT
Philip was born and raised in Anaconda, Montana. Although he realized early on that college was not for him, he began pursuing an Engineering degree because he was most interested in building and making things. After realizing that working in an office was not for him, Phil switched gears to carpentry and welding and joined the workforce. While working in the building industry, he discovered his true talents were really with people and communication.
Over the years, Phil noticed where companies were lacking and began to dream up what his own company could look like. It wasn't until he put his head together with Tyson that the ideas and desires clicked, which is why the core of Crucible is focused on our people; our employees, clients and each other.
CRUCIBLE'S TEAM
Meet our team who works behind the scenes to bring your designs to life.
Connor Duncan
Detailer & Fabricator
Connor is from Boyertown, Pennsylvania. He went to Montana State University for college and found Crucible during his time there. After joining the Crucible team, he realized he didn't need a degree to find a job with like minded people - people who like to problem solve and create. Connor started working full time with fabrication and quickly moved into the office to learn how to draft while continuing to help in the shop. After moving back to Pennsylvania he has continued to draft while working from home.
Kai grew up in Bozeman and has gained a love and admiration for the outdoors and everything related to it: hiking, camping, hunting, and fishing. Some of his other hobbies include building firearms and speed shooting. He has been a fabricator for 8 years at multiple companies and encompasses a wide range of experience from structural to architectural welding. Kai has experience ranging from welding on equipment built to move hundreds of tons to welding decorative shelving made to hold the best whiskey for all to see.
Kai Caputo
Fabricator
Sam Stoklosa (AKA Tadpole)
Fabricator
Sam grew up in Morrison, Colorado, and quickly felt overwhelmed with the growth of the state. He then moved to Montana in an effort to get away from people, enjoy the amazing fishing, and try to go to college. Once he realized he enjoyed standing in the river and doing things with his hands more than sitting at a desk, he took a break from school and explored the beautiful state of Montana. Sam has always had an interest in metal work, so he decided to take a course at the local community college for welding. After 9 months he was certified and looking for a job in the metal industry. Sam has been a fabricator for about a year now and loves the sense of pride that he feels when he has built something that has a reason and purpose behind it.
Jack Harmon (AKA Frosty)
Fabricator
Jack grew up in Belgrade, Montana, and has always had a soft spot for the amazing country Montana has to offer. He has been all around Montana hunting, fishing and hiking, exploring the forests and plains. He did not have a plan for a career until he took a welding class during his sophomore year of high school. Initially thinking it would be an easy grade, he realized two years later he had a love for the craft and decided to get an associates degree in Welding Technology. He had never truly fabricated or built something until his first summer back from college when he joined Crucible. After working a summer at Crucible, he realized that there was so much more to the trade than he thought, and he enjoyed being able to bring others' creations and ideas to life. Being a part of such an amazing team has made his love for the craft grow exponentially.
Krystal was born in West Virginia, but moved to the area of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at a very young age where she was raised. Krystal always had a love for learning new things and working with others, even early on. She later developed a passion for math and attended college to obtain a degree in Secondary Mathematics Education at Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Ohio.
After graduating, Krystal worked in various school districts until she married and started her own family. She then decided to focus her efforts on raising her children and began to tutor from home. In early 2022, she found Crucible and has enjoyed being part of such an amazing team that truly cares about the relationships with not only its team members, but Crucible's amazing clients as well. "The work Crucible produces is truly art, and I am blessed to be part of such an amazing team!"
Krystal McGee
Executive Assistant
Linsey Butler
Executive Assistant
Linsey grew up across various states in the USA, but she now calls Florida home. With degrees in education and business, she spent multiple years in the corporate and educational worlds before deciding to stay home and focus on her family. With a year of experience working at Crucible, she brings dedication and expertise to her role.
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Outside of work, Linsey is deeply invested in homeschooling her children, ensuring they receive a personalized and enriching education. Passionate about running, traveling, and cherishing family time, Linsey leads a balanced and fulfilling life, always seeking new experiences and connections.
